Ok ladies, shoe time.

August 10, 2015 1:52 PM

Looking for simple black heels to go with simple black dress.

I'm looking for something like this to go with a simple silk black dress.

I love these, but it is a bit out of my price range and don't come in my size (US5, 5.5). I like straps and don't mind buckles. I like some of the ModCloth style, but mostly they're too cutesy for me and the quality is usually low. Essentially just looking for something simple with a bit of edge, not the standard pointy heels. Any suggestions? Specific brands I should look at?


Thanks!

posted by monologish to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (7 answers total)

Asos.com is a good source of cheaper shoes. Here are some similar styles. or these.
posted by DarthDuckie at 2:16 PM on August 10, 2015

If you like Modcloth, you might like the aesthetic of Miz Mooz. But I don't think they come smaller than a 6 (I've been drooling over a few designs for years, but I wear a 5). I've been reasonably happy with my one pair of shoes from Chelsea Crew. (Zulily link, but feel free to check Amazon, DSW, etc., even Modcloth; I bought mine from Trashy Diva, which might be too cutesy.) They have some funky/retro influence like Miz Mooz but are more affordable; they also go down to a 35. They aren't incredibly high-quality, as you can guess from the price point, but they're not that bad. I have the very cute black and white version of the Molly, but it also comes in all-black. Or what about something like this?
posted by spelunkingplato at 2:19 PM on August 10, 2015

6pm is good for discounts on brands that are of better quality. A few options (you can search for more yourself, since I don't know your line for embellishment between interesting and tacky):

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posted by Mizu at 2:38 PM on August 10, 2015

Mohops

They are my universal female shoe answer.
posted by Ms Vegetable at 4:27 PM on August 10, 2015

Ms Vegetable, I'm so sad that Mohops apparently make women's and kids sizes BUT the sizing skips from 34.5 (kids) to 36 (women's). Arrgh.

I have a pair of old Clarks heels in size 5 with a similar look. Unfortunately they're long sold out online, which doesn't help you. I'm not seeing anything with the same retro-edgy look in their current offerings, but what about these Aerosoles booties?

I guess my general advice is, try looking at shoe brands that you know make your size. Filter by color and size among the heels, keep an open mind, and cast a broad net. 6PM is a great aggregate resource although their return policy is annoying (pay your own return shipping, no flat rate label). If you want to delve into the higher $150+ price point as the original Anthro shoes, try Zappos or Nordstrom.
posted by serelliya at 5:39 PM on August 10, 2015

Fluevogs are expensive but come in a 5 and 5.5, quality is great, and you can filter by size on the main page. Every once in a while you can catch a great deal on their sale page. These Neptunes are killer.
posted by jabes at 8:45 AM on August 11, 2015

Just saw these on Boden, on sale.
posted by DarthDuckie at 10:38 PM on August 13, 2015